Took the subway all the way from the airport; it was only about half an hour's ride. The buildings are arranged on both sides of a grand central axis with the Canton Tower at one end and the CITIC Tower at the other end. By the river is the Opera House designed by Zaha Hadid, the Guangdong Museum, a children's... More

First ti me to Guangzhou 3weeks ago....it is BIG ! Only the 3rd. largest in China, imagine how big is Beijing and Shanghai ! Night boat/ferry cruise is a must, many type of package, DO NOT go for more than an hours ride, is too long and expensive too, and not necessary go for dinner cruise because dinning area in... More

This is new CBD area with lots planned. Still under construction in many areas, however. Mostly a business area with few new residential highrises to the east. River area is very nice with gardens and flowers, but river is still a polluted mess, unfortunately. Hopefully more 5-star hotels will open within the next year along with places to eat and... More

Zhujiang New City is planned --and progressively taking shape-- as the future Central Business District of Guangzhou. When completed, the whole place will become Guangzhou's counter(part) to the spectacular development of Shanghai's Lujiazhui Financial District. Just as in Pudong, all the major buildings are developed at great expense and meant to impress: designed by world-class architects known for their bold,... More